Scents of Man is an Isle of Man perfumery and skincare company that uses only sustainable materials in its products.
The company source as many skincare ingredients as it can within the Isle of Man and, where ingredients are not available locally, purchases from the UK and Ireland.
Its skincare range includes local seaweed.
Scents of Man grows and distils its own hydrosols, used in all its skin and haircare products, and grows all its botanical extracts on-site.
The company does not trade with anyone not expressly anti-animal testing/cruelty.
It does not use cheaper aroma chemicals that go into most perfumes, instead using naturally derived oils and resins, purchasing only from farmers growing sustainable crops.
Its bottles are made of glass or biodegradable plastic and it is actively searching for a plastic-free alternative. Its boxes are made from recycled paper and products and each contains a leaflet asking people not to litter beaches and be aware of the impact of litter reaching the sea.
Despite it not being financially advantageous, Scents of Man encourages customers to return empty jars and bottles to be refilled, rather than buy new ones.
In spring 2020, Scents of Man will take part in a Biosphere exhibition at the Loom Gallery, Laxey, to coincide with the display of Mannin Quilters’ Biosphere wall-hangings. It will hold talks on sustainable crops in beauty and the harmful effects of aroma chemicals on the environment.
